Find out how popular the last name Avecillas is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Avecillas.

Avecillas, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Avecillas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avecillas in America

Avecillas is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avecillas surname appeared 187 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Avecillas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Avecillas to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Avecillas

The surname AVECILLAS is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "avecilla" which means "little bird" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval or early modern period, possibly as a descriptive surname given to someone who had a bird-like appearance or demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 16th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Juan Avecillas, a farmer from the town of Baeza in Andalusia, who was mentioned in local records from the year 1543.

In the 17th century, the surname appears in various historical documents and records, including parish registers and census records. For instance, Maria Avecillas, a resident of Seville, was listed in a census record from 1678.

The surname AVECILLAS is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Rodrigo Avecillas, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. He was born in Seville in 1505 and died in Cusco, Peru, in 1580.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Juana Avecillas, a Spanish painter who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her religious paintings and worked primarily in the city of Granada. Her exact birth and death dates are unknown, but her works can still be found in several churches and museums in Spain.

In the 19th century, the AVECILLAS surname was also found in other Spanish-speaking regions, such as Mexico and Argentina, likely due to migration and colonial expansion. One notable individual from this period was Pedro Avecillas, a Mexican writer and journalist born in Guadalajara in 1825. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time and published several works of fiction and poetry.

The AVECILLAS surname can also be traced to the Philippines, where it was likely introduced during the Spanish colonial period. Juan Avecillas, a Filipino priest and educator, lived in the late 19th century and was known for his work in promoting education and social reforms in the country.

Throughout its history, the AVECILLAS surname has been associated with various occupations, including farmers, soldiers, artists, writers, and clergy members, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avecillas

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Avecillas.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Avecillas was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Avecillas has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Avecillas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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